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Expect growth opportunities from more regional trade amid US tariffs: DBS
EVEN though the Trump administration may cause global volatility, DBS expects to gain from more intra-regional trade as a result of US…
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Kosovo election: Albin Kurti's party ahead but short of majority
Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti has claimed victory for his party in Sunday's parliamentary elections, although partial results…
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Fan Bingbing, Lee Kang-Sheng Star as Hong Kong’s HAF Unveils 15 Work-in-Progress Projects, Alumni Head to Berlin
Hong Kong International Film Festival Society’s (HKIFF)’s Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) has announced a slate of 15…
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Silent Witness creator Nigel McCrery dies aged 71
Lizo Mzimba Culture correspondent Nigel McCrery, the creator of the TV crime dramas Silent Witness and New Tricks, has died aged 71. His…
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TSMC January sales growth slows after DeepSeek roils market
TSMC’s outlook is overshadowed by US President Donald Trump’s threats to slap tariffs on semiconductor imports TAIWAN Semiconductor…
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Donald Trump Exults as Taylor Swift Booed at Super Bowl: ‘MAGA Is Very Unforgiving’
President Donald Trump was his usual candid self while addressing the issue of Taylor Swift getting booed at the Super Bowl. Posting on…
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Jewelers Nurture Nature in January High Jewelry Collections
PARIS — Despite frigid January temperatures in Paris, nature was thriving in the high jewelry ateliers. While many cornerstone brands of…
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Trump Tariffs Dominate Menswear Market at Chicago Collective
CHICAGO — Trump’s tariffs. That was the overwhelming topic of conversation at the Chicago Collective men’s show last week. The issue and…
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Taiwan’s legacy chip industry contemplates future as China eats into share
WHEN Taiwan’s Powerchip Technology entered a deal with the eastern Chinese city of Hefei in 2015 to set up a new chip foundry, it hoped…
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‘I’ll give it my best shot’: incoming DBS CEO Tan Su Shan eyes growth in high ROE businesses
INCOMING DBS chief executive Tan Su Shan said she will focus on growing businesses that provide a high return on equity (ROE), when she…
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Dongfeng jumps on bets consolidation will sweep China car market
DONGFENG Motor Group surged almost 90 per cent in Hong Kong after the Chinese automaker said its parent company plans to restructure, a…
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On This Day in WWD: James Galanos Has Opinions and Isn’t Afraid to Share Them
Take a trip through time with the WWD archives, a treasure trove of the most fascinating moments in fashion, beauty, culture and beyond.…
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EXCLUSIVE: Hair Accessories Brand Emi Jay Enters Sephora
Hair accessories brand Emi Jay is embarking on a major retail partnership with Sephora. The roughly 17-year-old brand is entering the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Roger Vivier Strengthens Paris Link With Spring 2025 Campaign
MILAN — As it expands internationally, Rogier Vivier is strengthening its connection with Paris in a bid to telegraph its heritage with…
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Super Bowl 2025: Philadelphia Eagles demolish Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win NFL title
Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to attend America's biggest game, while Taylor Swift was among the many celebrities at…
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Bitcoin hoarder’s stock soars 4,000% in Japan on crypto rally
THE ripple effects of US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda are fuelling a surge in Bitcoin demand in Japan, where one hotelier’s…
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China bubble tea maker Guming raises US$232 million in IPO, term sheet shows
CHINESE bubble tea firm Guming has raised US$232 million in a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) after setting the price of its…
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Kanye West’s Bizarre Super Bowl Ad: Shot on an iPhone While Sitting in a Dentist Chair
Kanye West bought another local TV ad during the Super Bowl to promote his Yeezy fashion brand — and this time viewers in Los Angeles had…
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Sri Lanka: Minister blames monkey for nationwide power cut
A nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka has been blamed on a monkey that intruded into a power station south of Colombo. Power is gradually…
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Nippon Steel slumps after Trump suggests US Steel investment
NIPPON Steel slumped the most in four months after a closely watched summit between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minster…
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Super Bowl: What Happens With the Losing Team’s Championship Shirts?
An apparel collection celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory at the 2025 Super Bowl was released after the team beat the Kansas City…
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Philadelphia Eagles Dominate Kansas City Chiefs to Win Super Bowl LIX
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday to win the Super Bowl for the second time since 2018. The Eagles’ 40-22…
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Nike Launches ‘So Win’ T-Shirt as First Super Bowl Ad in 27 Years Airs, Dedicated to Women’s Sports
Amid the Philadelphia Eagles’ defeat of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kendrick Lamar‘s triumphant halftime show featuring SZA at the Super…